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Why are RC-51's so expensive?
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Here is a 2002 w/ 13.5k miles on it for $6200..
Do people actually pay these crazy prices? http://longisland.craigslist.org/mcy/2302590553.html |
Almost. That one seems a little high, but yes they seem overpriced because they are limited in numbers
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Performance chrome exhaust ?! WTF is that. LOL.
The sad thing is that in stock form, the RC51 is really anemic. I was disappointed when I rode a bone stock one. The handling is great, the brakes are great. The motor is so restricted it sucks. Call it Honda fanboi-ism maybe? I dunno, but I've noticed the same thing. |
Here's another one that I've seen on Craigslist for over a yr..
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/mcy/2306620281.html 01 with slightly less miles going for more money! |
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Because the owners friggin LOVE them and can ASK that much
http://www.troybaker.com/tlr/pits3.jpg They're not all that fast, they don't handle as well as most 04-newer sportbikes, but they've got a great deal of character. And close to stock ones are getting a lot harder to find. |
They are cool bikes. I wanted one for years. But I sure as shit wouldn't pay those prices for one....especially for high miles like many of them have.
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I found one several months ago on Craigslist... full exhaust, trick wheels, suspension goodies, low miles (for being 10 years old)... $3800.
Unfortunately it was an old ad that the guy never deleted... he said he sold it the day he posted it... |
They have a cult following, people either love em or hate em. It's not really a fan boy thing either, because Drewpy isn't a Honda fan boy by any stretch of the imagination and he loves them. They are no longer produced, had low production numbers, and it's getting hard to find decent condition ones. They are just going to go up in price now.
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http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/mcy/2303663486.html This one is probably sold too. |
I've seen the same thing with Suzuki TL-Rs. People want a lot of money for 10+ year old bikes with higher mileage and in less than perfect condition. There aren't a whole lot of options for V-twins though especially since most people seem to avoid Buells and older Ducati superbikes are just as expensive and much more maintenance intensive.
I personally like the RC and especially the TL. My brother had a TL years ago with Blue Flame slip ons that had an amazing sound. I've never heard any I-4 that sounded anywhere close to as good. |
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It's a fantastic bike though! I love mine. I got mine for one of those *if I told you I'd have to kill you* prices, much like I did the rest of my bikes. It was 6 months old when I got it, and with all the goodies I have on it now, I still have less in it than what a new one cost back in the day. It has 30,000 miles on it now. I get messages on Youtube from people that see my videos about it asking if I'll tell the stuff I have on it. I have a Penske triple adjustable rear shock, Marchesini magnesium wheels, and Yoshimura full titanium exhaust to start. You can't buy this stuff anymore, so it's really rare to even see. One guy from Czechoslovakia ups his offer for my exhaust every couple of months. We're up to $1500 now. LOL |
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The first guy emailed me back and said the lowest he can take is 5600.. Still a little too high for me..
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RC51s have a very dedicated following, which is why the bikes keep selling for the prices they are. Honda only made the RC51 for 7 years, from 2000-2006, and produced two basic generations of the model that are only slightly different. Between squids and posers, these machines are getting even more rare.
And if you thought buying a decent road worthy example was expensive, try restoring one. Some parts are almost impossible to find outside of the dealership. I've got one that I've been slowly working at restoring (read when I'm not deployed), and one that I'll be doing a ground up build when I get all the parts. Definitely an expensive project. |
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Definitely a cool bike, especially the black 05-06 model. Couldn't be my only bike though. Too heavy & too hot in the summer. Fuel economy isn't all that impressive either. Think I'll just keep what I got and add a Triumph ST for long-distance.
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because people think they're gold because there aren't a ton of 'em.
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You could spend $1k on a penske, another $500 on forks, and sort out the fuel, slap a $1000 worth of exhaust on it, and it'd be worth about $500 more than a bone stock one :td: You put Sato rearsets on an Arsey and the value goes up $2k :skep: That's why you HAVE to find a TL with the suspension and exhaust....otherwise it's gonna cost you an arm and a leg and it's not gonna be worth ANY of those mods unless you keep it for life. |
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The TLR always had kind of a frat boy/punk image compared to the "elite" RC.......That probably explains the difference in pricing.
The RC had mostly a White & Asian owner base.......techies mostly.......and their cars tended to be stuff like Integra Type R's and Mazda RX-7's.......and they listen to house & techno :lol: The TLR was purchased by Whites & Blacks mostly...... who owned Z28's or Mustang GT convertibles......who listen to eminem or kid rock :lol: Doesn't mean one bike was actually better than the other.......it's just the image Suzuki tends to have in general, compared to Honda. Witness all the people who diss GSXR's like as if they know anything about them :shrug: |
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Do me a favor...call your closest "Buell" dealer and ask for a part. Any part. Let me know if they have it in stock. |
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The upside withthe TL's were/are a lot of the gsxr parts are the same so availability isnt an issue yet. Bodywork may be tougher but I think you can still score racing plastics and stuff. |
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You should start up a wiki page or some sort of blog. |
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:rolleyes: |
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I've already been in the motor once. :wink: |
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Shit. There was a black one at the dealership and they wanted $10k for it.
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But that's not what mens magazines are for, are they? They're for looking at pics of half-naked chicks while still looking halfway respectable standing around waiting for your flight. The real porn is wrapped in plastic anyway. |
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I don't know how that was relevant, but it needed saying. |
M,an look at this beaut!
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why is divorce or a clean whore so expensive? cuz they are worth it..
it is a very cool bike.. drew-p bought a friend of mine's old rc51.. i was glad to see someone who could ride buy it because i was sick of waiting 30-40 minutes at each ride stop for the old owner to come putting up on it.. he rode like old people fuck.. |
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Yes slow and not often. I'm in the same boat as mud. Especially being the person that got drew-p connected with this rc.
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i am contemplating replacing the buell with another rc or vstrom
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My vote is for the 'Strom, not that my opinion matters :lol:
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not that i was worried about it, but i had put ~30k miles on the RC in 2 years and was really wanting a >2002 black one, but i had high hopes for the 1125R, and I just am not completely in love with it as I thought I would be, the RC had character, the buell just does everything a little bland for me... the rc wanted to kill me, the buell just does what i tell it to do, not as much fun
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I tried drinking the koolaide, I wasn't the biggest fan
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The RC is expensive because its worth it. Of all the bikes i've owned and ridden, the RC is by far my favourite. I kick myself in the ass every summer for selling it. :(
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:rockwoot: I can say that it was the best bike i have ridden and the one i felt the most comfortable on. PERIOD. /Thread |
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it took losing it to understand what i had...
when i had it I couldnt wait to go riding again, the bike was like an obsession i put on more miles faster on that bike then most people put on their dd cars, once I got the 1125 i all but stopped riding :(, hell i put mon more miles on the RC in a day, a single 24 hour day then I did all of last year! |
Not the best bike to sit around in hot summer traffic though, is it?
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This. Rush hour here is when 3 cars pass in the same hour... |
If so, I envy you.
I was getting baked on my 2004 Aprilia, and that bike didn't get as many complaints as the RC did about heat. |
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I thought I would love these other bikes, and I was wrong. I will have another RC51 next year if I can afford it. |
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That said, I never use a bike for commuting anyway. I have a truck for that. |
$15k for trick used one, WOW
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/mcy/2563756792.html posted 08-24-11 10:28 AM For Sale 15K asking price No, I am not parting it out. 04 RC-51 7300 miles Ohlins forks w/ DK superbike valves (205 lbs) Ohlins shock (205lbs) DK rear link DK pair block off plates BST wheels w/ new tires JTR Slipper Clutch w/ extra spider spring Hrc/dk 1/6 throttle Pitbull front and rear stands Baxley sport chock Extra tank Galfer stainless steel brakelines & clutch line 520 chain conversion DID ER V3 (15 & 41T) brembo masters on clutch (16x18) & brake (19x18) HRC brake pads HRC resevior covers Turn one carbon airbox Turn one carbon snorkle Power Commander USB Ceramic coated header Sato Banzi exhaust Banzi relocation passenger pegs Sato frame sliders Sato clip ons Sato rear sets Sato GP shift kit Sato swing arm spools HRC racer hareness (off bike) Scotts steering damper Galfer rear rotor Magical Racing Carbon Front fender service manual All the free mods |
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I love the RC51. I'd love to own one. I rode a friend's bike and loved it. Are they gold? Fuck no! Power felt the same as a SV1000 except with a seating position used in midieval dungens. I just like how they look and hte whole vibe to them. But not worth the price people think they are.
It's been a couple years since I checked but there is a Honda dealershiop that still has a brand new RC51 on the floor and 3 in crates. I hope those fuckers hold on to them until they rust. |
LOL @ 15K.....
But, if he put it on Ebay, I'm pretty sure someone would pay it. |
I'd still like one but there's no freaking way I'd ever pay that much coin for one.
Eff that. |
Rather have an RSV1000R Factory, and bank the money left over... :idk:
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Here's a Nicky Hayden edition with less than 3K miles: http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2542212822.html. Only $5K, plus you get to go to Laramie, WY. Ride 'em cowboy.
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People want a ton of multi-colored anodized parts everywhere........otherwise they wouldn't look cool at Starbucks |
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road trip? 1200mi |
ugh, talkin to a guy in san antonio, he put strobes on an RC........
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Only RC I'd get is the black one..
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15k is laughable and the jackass selling it knows that.
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RC's ar nice to looks at but they are big heavy pigs. The best thing about them is that with a set of Sato exhaust, it would make you shoot one in your pants, but thats about it. My 08 GSXR 750 was quicker than my buddy's 01 RC51.
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well there is 7yrs of technology advancement
and who really cares "how much" faster, at these levels the rider is more important then the bike. |
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Saw a blacky today.
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But it's silly little quality control things... Leaking clutch slaves.........Faulty spot welds on the oil tank.........Swingarm that had a recall due to faulty welds...........Electrical connector that burns up..........brakes that need bleeding every 500-1000 miles..........shock that wears out too soon due to being so close to the exhaust header..........Anti-theft system that decides to prevent you from starting the bike.............Odometer that sometimes resets to 0 if you disconnect the battery...........These are all common faults on the early models......Try to get an 06+ But, the fit & finish is outstanding, the paint & bodywork is thick and high quality, the all-plastic tank is a great idea, the gauge panel is awesome, the motor sounds great, it tracks like its on rails.............That is the Italian way.....Appearance first, followed by sound and performance........nothing else is important to them |
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Ok. I saw a darky.
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